yay vs yey

Both 'yay' and 'yey' are informal expressions used to show excitement, happiness, or approval. They are often used in online communication, social media, or informal conversations. Both are correct and commonly used, but 'yay' is more widely recognized and used compared to 'yey'.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 638 views

yay

This is a correct and commonly used informal expression to show excitement, happiness, or approval.

It is used to express joy, excitement, or approval in a casual or informal context.

Examples:

Yay! I got the job!
Yay, it's finally Friday!
Yay, we won the game!

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Oh, yay, I finally made it into a picture.
Divorcees for family equality, yay.
Which is only one continent away, so yay.
We could just let them be on their own, then yay, the empire's united.
Oh, yay, fresh memories.
As we have no Mr Madden, think of this as an opportunity to say yay or nay to this obviously controversial item.
Oh, yay, Officer Helpful is back.
"I love chocolate diddlers, yay!"
I mean, this is something I know how to do, so yay.
No. But I knew that his "yay" was sarcastic.
Uh, yay to getting out of here finally, is what I mean.
Maybe we're bouncier in peds than in general surgery, But I thought that there would be a "yay" Or some jumping around.
But it didn't work, 'cause I graduated, so... yay.
It's time to open presents, yay!
Oh, no, not "yay!" About Susan, obviously that's tragic.
Oh, well, yay for you.
Yeah, but the point is no tumor, engaged, yay!
Oh, yay, the awesome one.
And first of all, yay!
Okay, yay, thanks! Love you guys.

Alternatives:

Hooray
Woohoo
Yippee
Hurrah
Woo-hoo

yey

This is a correct informal expression to show excitement, happiness, or approval, but it is less commonly used compared to 'yay'.

It is used similarly to 'yay' to express joy, excitement, or approval in a casual or informal context.

Examples:

Yey! I passed the exam!
Yey, it's snowing!
Yey, we're going on vacation!

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Amrita, Simmu isn't ready yey?

Alternatives:

Hooray
Woohoo
Yippee
Hurrah
Woo-hoo

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